# Militant attacks in Sistan and Baluchestan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/militant-attacks-in-sistan-and-baluchestan > Updated: 2026-10-20T18:31:12.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4. Security forces in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province have experienced a surge in militant activity. The violence began with an armed assault on the Golshan Police Headquarters in Jalq, where an explosion was followed by gunmen using RPGs and other weaponry to target police personnel and vehicles. Local authorities characterized the incident as a ‘terrorist’ attack. In the following weeks, the scale of the violence increased, with at least eight security force members killed in various incidents. These fatalities included a police officer, a female Basij militia member, a senior IRGC commander, and a provincial official. Attacks have been reported near Mehrestan and along the eastern border with Pakistan, including strikes on a minibus and a police vehicle. Some violence has reportedly extended into the neighboring Kerman province. In response to the escalating unrest, Tehran has deployed military reinforcements, including approximately forty additional vehicles, to the area. While military helicopters have been observed near Iranshahr, the province—which contains the strategic Chabahar port—remains under high tension. Recent reports indicate the insurgency has reached its highest level in a decade, involving a coalition of Baloch militant factions known as the Popular Fighters Front (PFF). Formed in December 2025, this umbrella group includes Jaish-ul-Adl, PADA Baluch, Harakate Nasr Baluchestan, and the Mohammad Rasulullah Brigade. Since January 2026, at least 37 armed attacks have been reported targeting police stations, military bases, and IRGC personnel. Analysts suggest this intensification poses a security dilemma for Tehran, potentially forcing the diversion of resources from other regional tensions to contain the unrest. Violence has recently escalated further, with increased bombings and clashes reported in the provincial capital, Zahedan, and surrounding areas. These incidents have resulted in casualties among the Revolutionary Guard, the Basij militia, and a Sunni cleric. ## Claims - At least eight Iranian security personnel have been killed in Sistan and Baluchestan province over the last three weeks. (single source) - A police officer and a female Basij militia member were killed in an attack near Mehrestan. (single source) - Increased separatist activity in Sistan and Baluchestan is part of efforts by the U.S. and Israel to undermine Iran's stability. (single source) - Tehran has deployed approximately forty additional military vehicles to the region. (single source) - The IRGC killed at least two suspected attackers and destroyed a cell near Chabahar port. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Violence escalates in Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan province Armed violence and attacks are increasing in Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan province, driven by ethnic tensions, economic hardship, and the emergence of organized opposition groups like the PFF. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violence-escalates-in-irans-sistan-and-baluchistan-province ### 2026-10-18: Baloch insurgency intensifies in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province Armed Baloch militant groups have intensified attacks on Iranian security forces in Sistan-Baluchestan, marking the highest level of violence in the province in a decade. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baloch-insurgency-intensifies-in-irans-sistan-baluchestan-province ### 2026-10-14: Sistan and Baluchestan sees surge in separatist attacks against Iranian security forces Separatist militants have escalated attacks in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province, killing at least eight security personnel in recent weeks and prompting increased military deployment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/separatist-attacks-escalate-in-irans-sistan-and-baluchestan-province ### 2026-10-08: Golshan Police Headquarters targeted in armed attack An armed terrorist attack involving RPGs and gunfire targeted the Golshan Police Headquarters in Sistan and Baluchestan, resulting in casualties and ongoing security operations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golshan-police-headquarters-targeted-in-armed-attack --- Cite as: Militant attacks in Sistan and Baluchestan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/militant-attacks-in-sistan-and-baluchestan